When your child is facing a diagnosis of cancer or a blood disorder, you need an experienced team of pediatric specialists with access to the latest treatment options.
Expertise in pediatric cancers
As a member of the national Children’s Oncology Group (COG), Rush University Children's Hospital offers our pediatric and young adult patients opportunities to enroll in National Cancer Institute-backed clinical trials of new treatments for pediatric cancers, including sarcomas (bone cancer), brain tumors, leukemia and lymphoma.
Rush has one of the largest pediatric sarcoma programs in the Midwest. Pediatric sarcoma specialists work with specialists in the Rush Center for Limb Preservation to save children's limbs that are affected by sarcoma. They use advanced techniques and the latest technologies — including bone implants that can lengthen as your child grows — to avoid the need for amputation whenever possible.
Expertise in bleeding and clotting disorders
Hematologists at Rush University Children's Hospital see patients at the Rush Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center — the largest hemophilia treatment center in Illinois. They are available to see children at our Rush campus in Chicago, Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora and a satellite location in Hoffman Estates.
Hemophilia specialists at Rush University Children’s Hospital are experts in managing factor replacement therapy — both preventive therapy and on demand therapy. Clinician-researchers at Rush are also involved in clinical trials and research studies that may open the door to new effective treatments for improving hemophilia care.
Expertise in all blood disorders
Hematologists can diagnose and treat a wide variety of blood disorders including anemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, low platelets and white blood cell disorders. Appointments can be made at our Rush campus in Chicago, Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora and a satellite location in Hoffman Estates.
Rush Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Focus on quality of life
Pediatric psychologists offer an additional layer of care and support to your child as they undergo cancer treatment. Our social workers, child life specialists, case managers and finance specialists are dedicated to supporting you and your family at every point in your child’s care and treatment.
Kid-friendly care
We know that kids don’t stop being kids when they become ill. Child and teen life specialists at Rush will make sure that your child gets time to play, hang out, study and socialize — whether in their cheerfully-designed patient room or in our activity center and lounges filled with toys, books and games.
Clinical trials
As a member of the national Children's Oncology Group, Rush offers a wide array of clinical trials for children and young adults with cancer. Rush also offers clinical trials for adults with bleeding and clotting disorders, sickle cell disease and other hematologic conditions.
